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Hello there.
Lavina (pronouns: she/her) is a Coast Guard veteran, massage therapist and wellness educator. Lavina fell in love with Alaska while she was stationed on Kodiak where she served as a Firefighter and EMT.
Lavina specializes in rehabilitative work with the intent to reduce chronic pain and improve functional movement. She employs a variety of modalities to accomplish this including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point release, Cupping, Visceral Manipulation and CranioSacral Therapy. CranioSacral Therapy has been proven effective in reducing the symptoms of unspecified headaches, jaw pain, anxiety, and PTSD.
Lavina accepts most insurance and is an in-network provider with Aetna and Premera Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She is also an approved provider with the Veterans Administration Community Health program.
Lavina believes in a collaborative and holistic approach to wellness. She helps facilitate the body’s own innate healing so that you may live well.
Her studio is located in Seward, Alaska. She enjoys life with her husband and four children.
What people are saying…
Jackie M.
Lavina listened to my concerns and worked with me to address my problem areas. It was also such a peaceful and calming atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and see her again.
Patricia T.
Loved the overall care and concern provided to me by the amazing therapist.
Joel K.
The one hour session felt like a few minutes. I will be coming back again soon!”